This is quite an interesting opinion piece. I'm very curious to know who this group of players include, whose 'sole purpose' has been to re-distribute wealth from the bottom to the top?

The whales I know in the community (and I know many personally) are damn well aware that their personal (and HUGE) investment in the game only does well if the game thrives by onboarding new players. And a LOT of new players at that. I also know many whales who fully support the 'little guys' through direct sponsorship, financial assistance and via access to game assets.

I don't know a single large holder who is under the illusion that the game succeeds by shifting all value to the top players while depriving the lower ones. In fact they are aware action like this hurts their investment, not help it.

I would love for you to elaborate with details, as this opinion piece sounds more like the bitter rant of someone who bought in at the top of a hype cycle and is salty from being down on their investment. What specific measures has this 'group of players' implemented specifically that funnel money from the bottom to the top?

That said, I personally believe that the COMPANY has inadvertently put up price barriers that can serve to thwart new players. Barriers and paywalls that are increasingly exclusive, and not inclusive. But that's the company, not players putting up price walls.